Show us how closing schools saves money

We’ve heard time and time again that we must close and consolidate our public schools to lower our property taxes, but this argument has a glaring and ironic omission — sound math.

Local law enforcement and state government officials use the word “unprofessional” to frame their condemnation of a recent ICE operation in South Burlington. This begs the question: What would correctly describe a “professional” ICE operation under simila … (read more)

“I think we want to take care of Vermonters and minimize harm to Vermonters as much as we can — within a limited budget, that is.” — Rep. Robin Scheu, D-Middlebury

Former councilor Carson Harder-Hyde stepped down in early March, shortly after Town Meeting Day.

A citizen’s petition triggers a chance to toss the new law at a special town meeting Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Orwell Firehouse.

As an Addison County constituent, I was disappointed to see that Vermont Senator Steven Heffernan was absent for the Senate vote on Proposition 4 on March 11.

Lawmakers are heading into the stretch run of the 2026 legislative session with a to-do list that includes major reform of the state’s education system.

Birong, who chairs the House Committee on Government Operations & Military Affairs, said during a recent phone interview that he’s found service in the Legislature rewarding, but is now — at age 48 — planning the next phase of his professional and public … (read more)

The Ferrisburgh selectboard unanimously elected Christopher Campbell to lead the body during a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night.

Middlebury’s James Douglas spent eight years managing the general health of the Green Mountain State as its 80th governor. He’s now leading a group advocating for the physical health of Vermonters.

Jonathan Hescock has served Shoreham as a planner, library trustee and historical society member. Last week he began a one-year term as town moderator. And if things go his way at the polls this November, Hescock next year will begin a two-year term in th … (read more)

Boards governing the county’s shire town and Middlebury-area schools both elected new leaders this week without competition or controversy.

Vermont is the target of the latest federal probe into Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.

The story of Bernie Sanders’s rise from couch-surfing, penniless single dad to mayor of Burlington, the U.S. Senate and presidential politics is both familiar and astonishing.